Atheist Nexus2017-09-26T22:11:16ZToni Clarkhttp://atheistnexus.org/profile/ToniClarkhttp://api.ning.com/files/CcA4wU4u0z3tswYh9U4hD0NJz5CK9so1W-Wz1P-gruZq3ftyREnoc1odPld0uJlepIqQ5yDgfDoX*HOaEQ3*wphUtgIYaQVP0t*KylCY36E_/toniclark09.jpg?width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1http://atheistnexus.org/group/skepticalvermont/forum/topic/listForContributor?user=0ngmylsa53vne&feed=yes&xn_auth=noVermont Skeptical Atheists Picnic (Facebook Group) - June 23, 2012 - 1 PMtag:atheistnexus.org,2012-06-21:2182797:Topic:19873012012-06-21T20:21:13.531ZToni Clarkhttp://atheistnexus.org/profile/ToniClark
<p><span>Vermont Skeptical Atheists Picnic</span><br></br><span>Event for Vermont Skeptical Atheists on Facebook, and friends.</span><br></br><br></br><span>Saturday, June 23, 2012 at 1 PM/13:00</span><br></br><br></br><span>Location: 75 Maple Street, Essex Junction, VT 05452 (Maple Street Park)</span><br></br><br></br><span>Bring your own food and beverages, but I suspect people won't mind</span><br></br><span>sharing. If you want to grill, contact Chuck Villa for charcoal. This</span><br></br><span>is a kid-friendly…</span></p>
<p><span>Vermont Skeptical Atheists Picnic</span><br/><span>Event for Vermont Skeptical Atheists on Facebook, and friends.</span><br/><br/><span>Saturday, June 23, 2012 at 1 PM/13:00</span><br/><br/><span>Location: 75 Maple Street, Essex Junction, VT 05452 (Maple Street Park)</span><br/><br/><span>Bring your own food and beverages, but I suspect people won't mind</span><br/><span>sharing. If you want to grill, contact Chuck Villa for charcoal. This</span><br/><span>is a kid-friendly event.</span><br/><br/><span>From Chuck, the organizer: "If the weather is good, it's a very kid</span><br/><span>friendly park w/ tables, grills, play structures and a pool. If the</span><br/><span>weather is poor, I offer my house. It's a townhouse with a small yard,</span><br/><span>but I have a grill and I would love to host." </span><br/><br/><span>Look for the VSA sign when you get to the park.</span></p>
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<p><span>I do not check my Atheist Nexus email very often, so if it's raining, and you want to come, send me an email by 10 AM Saturday morning. ana thema 1959 at g mail dot com.</span></p> Administrivia - May 2012tag:atheistnexus.org,2012-05-10:2182797:Topic:19477662012-05-10T18:06:57.866ZToni Clarkhttp://atheistnexus.org/profile/ToniClark
<p>Sorry I haven't been around, but this group seems self-moderating, so it appears all is well. </p>
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<p>There's planning for an atheist picnic in the works. June 23 seems to be the date. Where and when are under discussion. Children welcome, camping a possibility. That's all happening on Facebook, the world's largest social networking site for atheists. I suppose for non-theists too, but I'm rather atheist of the skeptic…</p>
<p>Sorry I haven't been around, but this group seems self-moderating, so it appears all is well. </p>
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<p>There's planning for an atheist picnic in the works. June 23 seems to be the date. Where and when are under discussion. Children welcome, camping a possibility. That's all happening on Facebook, the world's largest social networking site for atheists. I suppose for non-theists too, but I'm rather atheist of the skeptic variety oriented. There's a link in the group resources directory.</p>
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<p>The National Atheist Party - Vermont Chapter seems to be growing by leaps and bounds. That link is also listed in the resources area.</p>
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<p>Also, I added a link to the Upper Valley Humanist Meet-up group. Not in Vermont, but close enough.</p>
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<p><strong>Co-Administrators:</strong> As soon as I can figure out how to add them, some new people will be coming on-board, since I don't seem to make it back here but once every six months. We did have someone else co-adminning, but as far as I can tell, she hasn't been back to the group in a very long time.</p>
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<p><strong>Tidying-up: </strong>I deleted some discussions that were duplicates, or outdated and no longer pertinent. I'm trying to figure out how to demote the two featured discussions,but the site software has changed. Time to promote new discussions.</p>
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<p>Suggestions? Did I miss anything? Please leave a comment below. I will get back to this, but I can't guarantee when. Hopefully our new co-admins will be more active here.</p> The Vermont National Atheist Party Monthly Meetup for Apriltag:atheistnexus.org,2012-03-27:2182797:Topic:19042492012-03-27T22:42:40.937ZToni Clarkhttp://atheistnexus.org/profile/ToniClark
<p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/419052824775883/">http://www.facebook.com/events/419052824775883/</a></p>
<p><br></br>Who: <a href="http://www.usanap.org/">http://www.usanap.org/</a><br></br><a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/VT.NAP/">http://www.facebook.com/groups/VT.NAP/</a><br></br><br></br></p>
<p>When: April 7th @ 1:00pm-3:00pm<br></br>FYI - If you arrive after 1:00pm, the front doors to the library are locked and you must use the side door and doorbell to be let in.<br></br><br></br>Where: …</p>
<p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/419052824775883/">http://www.facebook.com/events/419052824775883/</a></p>
<p><br/>Who: <a href="http://www.usanap.org/">http://www.usanap.org/</a><br/><a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/VT.NAP/">http://www.facebook.com/groups/VT.NAP/</a><br/><br/></p>
<p>When: April 7th @ 1:00pm-3:00pm<br/>FYI - If you arrive after 1:00pm, the front doors to the library are locked and you must use the side door and doorbell to be let in.<br/><br/>Where: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cobleigh-Public-Library/116149925071913">Cobleigh Public Library</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cobleigh-Public-Library/116149925071913"></a><span class="fsm fwn fcg">14 Depot St</span></p>
<p><span class="fsm fwn fcg">Lyndonville, VT 05851FYI - Parking in Lyndonville is free. No meters.<br/><br/>After the meeting, there will be the regular gathering at the Valley View Restaurant( <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/valley-view-family-restaurant-and-tavern-lyndonville">http://www.yelp.com/biz/valley-view-family-restaurant-and-tavern-lyndonville</a> ) for food, spirits and fun conversation. Please join us if you can! Our meetings are the first Saturday of every month in the same location at the same time. <br/><br/><br/><br/><br/></span></p>
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<p>No words could possibly describe the joy of having attended this event!</p>
<p>No words could possibly describe the joy of having attended this event!</p> Vermont NAPtag:atheistnexus.org,2011-12-13:2182797:Topic:17798432011-12-13T01:00:29.433ZToni Clarkhttp://atheistnexus.org/profile/ToniClark
<p>Please Check out the Vermont Chapter of the National Atheist Party on FB!<br/><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/243935422314465/">http://www.facebook.com/groups/243935422314465/</a><br/><br/>Also, view the Party's Mission Statement, Charter, Press Releases and much more at <a href="http://www.usanap.org/">http://www.usanap.org/</a></p>
<p>Please Check out the Vermont Chapter of the National Atheist Party on FB!<br/><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/243935422314465/">http://www.facebook.com/groups/243935422314465/</a><br/><br/>Also, view the Party's Mission Statement, Charter, Press Releases and much more at <a href="http://www.usanap.org/">http://www.usanap.org/</a></p> A call for Vermont scientists responsestag:atheistnexus.org,2011-07-21:2182797:Topic:14497352011-07-21T18:58:24.155ZToni Clarkhttp://atheistnexus.org/profile/ToniClark
<p>I have written responses to pseudoscientific claims in the Addison Independent and the newsletter of the Middlebury Natural Foods Co-op. More responses are needed, but I don't want to be the only one writing, and I'm not a scientist.</p>
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<p>There are false claims getting published regarding Bach Flower Therapy, dangers of cell phones, chiropractic for infants, reflexology, and other baloney.</p>
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<p>If you are an Addison County skeptic, please begin writing, and please…</p>
<p>I have written responses to pseudoscientific claims in the Addison Independent and the newsletter of the Middlebury Natural Foods Co-op. More responses are needed, but I don't want to be the only one writing, and I'm not a scientist.</p>
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<p>There are false claims getting published regarding Bach Flower Therapy, dangers of cell phones, chiropractic for infants, reflexology, and other baloney.</p>
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<p>If you are an Addison County skeptic, please begin writing, and please contact any scientist you know, asking that he or she step up for science and reason.</p>
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<p>Jerry Shedd</p> Is there really an Atheist/Humanist Group in Burlington??tag:atheistnexus.org,2011-07-04:2182797:Topic:13997112011-07-04T11:48:19.149ZToni Clarkhttp://atheistnexus.org/profile/ToniClark
<p>I can't seem to figure out when and where? There doesn't seem to be much of a following unlike Atheist Communities elsewhere in the country. Perhaps it's just that Vermont is already so non-religious.</p>
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<p>On the other hand Essex Alliance is getting ready to build and relocate to Williston where I live with a sanctuary that to seat 1500 at a time along with a cafe and bookstore, housing and all kinds of services. SOMEONE must be going and giving money. As mega churches go it's not…</p>
<p>I can't seem to figure out when and where? There doesn't seem to be much of a following unlike Atheist Communities elsewhere in the country. Perhaps it's just that Vermont is already so non-religious.</p>
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<p>On the other hand Essex Alliance is getting ready to build and relocate to Williston where I live with a sanctuary that to seat 1500 at a time along with a cafe and bookstore, housing and all kinds of services. SOMEONE must be going and giving money. As mega churches go it's not very mega but for Vermont it's monstrous.</p>
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<p>Anyone out there?</p> Possible Brattleboro Meetingtag:atheistnexus.org,2010-09-11:2182797:Topic:9721092010-09-11T02:19:11.394ZToni Clarkhttp://atheistnexus.org/profile/ToniClark
Hello everyone.<br/>I am aware that there is a Burlington group that gets together but that is a little out of the way for myself (don't drive). Anyone in the southern Vermont area interested in starting a group? I certainly am. Appreciate it :)
Hello everyone.<br/>I am aware that there is a Burlington group that gets together but that is a little out of the way for myself (don't drive). Anyone in the southern Vermont area interested in starting a group? I certainly am. Appreciate it :) If things pick up on here....a third meeting perhaps?tag:atheistnexus.org,2010-08-31:2182797:Topic:9631012010-08-31T06:05:24.942ZToni Clarkhttp://atheistnexus.org/profile/ToniClark
<div>Things have been sort of dead here recently, and I totally understand! I feel guilty...I havent been on here in like a month. But who wants to be on their computer when they can enjoy the VT weather that won't last much longer!</div>
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<div>However, I enjoyed the meeting I went to, and do hope we can throw some more together.</div>
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<div>Seems everyone wants this group for different reasons (intellectual discussion, debate, support, community, staying…</div>
<div>Things have been sort of dead here recently, and I totally understand! I feel guilty...I havent been on here in like a month. But who wants to be on their computer when they can enjoy the VT weather that won't last much longer!</div>
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<div>However, I enjoyed the meeting I went to, and do hope we can throw some more together.</div>
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<div>Seems everyone wants this group for different reasons (intellectual discussion, debate, support, community, staying current, friendship, secular support) and I hope if we get more organized, we can offer something to everyone by having a structured meeting. </div>
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<div>A couple ideas I have to help address everyones needs is by dividing the meeting up and have some sort of schedule. This may not work for every meeting, but its just an idea.</div>
<div>Start with a greet, introduction, order food/drinks of appropriate, how are you etc.</div>
<div>Next have some sort of supportive discussion, where people can talk about problems, stories, plans, related to their atheism/skeptic views.</div>
<div>Then perhaps addressing any local Vermont news that relates to our group, if applicable.</div>
<div>Then we could have a couple of preplanned topics to discuss/debate (so people can research if they desire). For example, I would like to discuss is religious cults/groups and their impact in vermont (like twelve tribes). </div>
<div>Finally, a wrap up could be discussing the actual group. Changes, plans, schedules, conflicts, ideas, next topics, etc.</div>
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<div>I could be overthinking this, but if anyone else is interested in this sort of structure, has other/better ideas, or is at least STILL ALIVE... post here. Even if just to say, hello, so I have some idea of how many people are still active.</div> Non-Theist Events Around The Globe, And In Our Backyardtag:atheistnexus.org,2010-07-10:2182797:Topic:9028152010-07-10T15:41:44.423ZToni Clarkhttp://atheistnexus.org/profile/ToniClark
Atheist Nexus has an <a href="http://www.atheistnexus.org/events/event/listUpcoming">events calendar</a> for non-theist events around the globe. This is a great way to find out about upcoming gatherings, meetings, educational events, socializing,conventions, etc...<div><br/></div>
<div>For instance, the <a href="http://www.atheistconvention.org/">AAI-HC 2010 North American Convention: Atheists Without Borders</a> event is scheduled October 1 - 3 in Montreal. That's in our backyard!</div>
Atheist Nexus has an <a href="http://www.atheistnexus.org/events/event/listUpcoming">events calendar</a> for non-theist events around the globe. This is a great way to find out about upcoming gatherings, meetings, educational events, socializing,conventions, etc...<div><br/></div>
<div>For instance, the <a href="http://www.atheistconvention.org/">AAI-HC 2010 North American Convention: Atheists Without Borders</a> event is scheduled October 1 - 3 in Montreal. That's in our backyard!</div>